Day in the Life Podcast: Recent Episodes
Kim
A platform to share stories, information and educate people about what it is like to live a day in the life of a person with a disability, their parents and carers.
This is an episode that you can listen to regardless of whether you work in the disability sector or not.
This episode marks the Season Finale for Day in the Life Podcast for this year - listen to find out why....
We'll see you in 2021 - in the meantime, you can find updates on Instagram or Facebook.
This episode if for people who work in the industry and for those who want to refresh their knowledge of the National Standards that workers and organisations are to adhere to.
It is a look at what people feel are good characteristics of a worker and what are not so good characteristics.
If you would like to suggest a topic or share your story please message me on Instagram or https://www.facebook.com/dayinthelifepodcastdisability/.
Liam is a kind young man who has owned his own business and helped run an independent living program from his own home.
Bec is a dedicated mum to six children - one is Liam. She found a gap in the market and decided to create something wonderful - Skipper Care.
Here is their story - brief I know, but meaningful nonetheless - I look forward to hearing where Liam goes on his journey. With his determination and a great support network around him, skies are the limit.
In this episode we talk about International Day of People with Disability (or as it's called in the ACT - I-Day).
We highlight celebrations and how you can be involved regardless of who you are or what you do. This episode is for all listeners.
Resources and events for I-Day celebrations across the country can be found here on the IDPWD website.
‘seeing the ability in disability’
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https://youtu.be/HwueSPYpIfg
In this episode we discuss goal setting, what to think about, how to actually set goals and we cover resources to help create the life you want to live. So whether you're a school leaver or someone who left school a long time ago - give this one a listen and hopefully you'll be on your way to achieving your goals.
Have a piece of paper and a pen ready. Pause the episode as much as you need as this one is an active participation episode.
Join me for a conversation with Kitty. Kitty has been in the sector for 30 years and now manages a SIL program.
Kitty talks about the NDIS, how she works with people on a daily basis, and how she supports her team to work alongside people with a disability.
Have you ever thought about the difference between doing with vs doing for? I have had some interesting discussions with people about what this means to them and I've reflected on some of my previous clients and experiences with my brother.
Certainly food for thought for workers and for organisations.
Bear with me as I tell you my story and the story of my brother. We talk about life, love, career and what its like to live with a brother with Down Syndrome and an acquired physical disability.
In this episode we discuss the importance of communication and active listening. Whether you're a support person, an employer or even a retail worker, this episode will provide some tips and tools on how to communicate with a person and what active listening really means.
You might see this young man as a person with a disability. You might know him as someone who needs a support person from time to time. But I know him as Leigh Creighton. I know Leigh as an advocate for people and the environment. I see Leigh as a young man who is tenacious, goal-driven and who wants to settle down and get married. This is Leigh's day in the life..
We talk life, goals, setbacks and the documentary "Let the Journey Begin". You can watch the full doco here:https://vimeo.com/45237139
The documentary was an initiative by Down Syndrome NSW, Family & Community Services - Ageing, Disability & Home Care and Taste Creative.
If you want to follow Leigh on Instagram you can find him at https://www.instagram.com/leigh.creighton.3/
A brief introduction to Day in the Life Podcast, who I am and why I've decided to share the stories of people with a disability.
The Day in the Life Podcast debuts on 26 September 2020. I hope you'll join us as we look at a day in a person's life.